Software Engineer: Hardware-Integrated Automation

SEMICAPS RESEARCH LABS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMICAPS RESEARCH LABS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys working with both software and hardware to develop software that controls and operates automated equipment.

You will work across software, firmware, electronics, and automation, writing C/C++ code and communicating with hardware, and developing Windows applications and GUI to enable engineers and customers to operate complex equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Basic to good programming experience in C or C++. Experience with C#/.NET is a plus.
• Interest in or some experience with firmware, embedded systems, hardware integration, or equipment control.
• Basic understanding of electronics and electronic circuits.
• Comfortable learning how software communicates with and controls hardware.
• Familiarity with Windows software development is an advantage.
• Some understanding of multi-threaded programming, software testing, and debugging is beneficial.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-485, SPI, I²C, or similar is a plus, but not essential.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, motion control, machine vision, sensors, or automation equipment is an advantage.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills and an interest in finding out why something isn't working.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with engineers from different disciplines.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, maintain, and support software for automated equipment.
• Write software in C/C++, with opportunities to work with C#/.NET where appropriate.
• Develop software that communicates with and controls electronic hardware, sensors, cameras, motion systems, controllers, and other equipment.
• Work with firmware, device drivers, communication interfaces, and hardware-software integration.
• Develop software for equipment control, configuration, monitoring, data acquisition, and diagnostics.
• Develop Windows-based applications and utilities to make equipment easier to operate and maintain.
• Create and improve GUI for equipment operation and monitoring.
• Work with electrical/electronics and mechanical engineers to integrate new hardware and software features.
• Troubleshoot problems across the software, firmware, and hardware and identify the root cause of issues.
• Work with application engineers and customers to understand their requirements and develop practical software solutions.
• Improve equipment performance, reliability, automation, and ease of use.
• Participate in the complete development cycle —from design and prototyping to testing, debugging, deployment, and product support.

Skills

C/C++

C#/.NET

Windows GUI

Hardware integration

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Computer Science / Mechatronics

Tools

C#/.NET

USB / Ethernet

RS-232/RS-485

I2C / SPI

Job description

SEMICAPS RESEARCH LABS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys working with both software and hardware to develop software that controls and operates automated equipment.

You will work across software, firmware, electronics, and automation, writing C/C++ code and communicating with hardware, and developing Windows applications and GUI to enable engineers and customers to operate complex equipment.